80 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the fire which is thought to have begun inside wall panelling around 3pm on Wednesday, possibly due to an electrical fault, and around 20 firefighters remained on the scene today as they continue to damp down what remains of the 144-year of structure.

This video, taken by aerial drone, shows what was left of its stricken shell as the last of the flames were extinguished.

But hopes have been lifted today that the beach attraction could reopen again next year, with the basic structure remaining "pretty sound".